Irish Black and Irish Red cattle are developed to carry genetically dominant traits desired by the U.S. beef industry. The Irish Black or Irish Red is of well-balanced conformation and superior performance suited for the purpose of efficiently and consistently producing quality beef.

Mission of the IBCA:

To provide beneficial services to promote the economic well-being and satisfaction of Irish Black® Cattle Association members and their customers.

To record and preserve the pedigrees of Irish Black® and Irish Red® Cattle, while maintaining the quality, value, and integrity of the breed.

To develop programs, materials, curriculum, advertising, marketing, and publicity that will best promote the interests of Irish Blacks® and Irish Reds®.

To further the use in the American beef industry of Irish Black® and Irish Red® seedstock by progressive cattle producers.

The Irish Black Cattle Association is the Official Breed Registry of all Irish Black and Irish Red Cattle in the United States. It is a not for profit member based association. The Irish Black Cattle Association is licensed by the Irish Black and the Irish Red Trademarks as the sole American Breed Registry.